WEST HILL, SW18 1SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 1SB

WEST HILL, SW18 1SB, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.54 per 1,000 population. This SW18 1SB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW18 postcode area, which has experienced 442 crimes and a crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW18 1SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 1SB, encompassing approximately 8735 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW18 1SB area, explore the SW18 1SB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW18 1SB area, visit the SW18 1SB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (52.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)

SW18 1SB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Wandsworth High Street with total crimes: 25
  • Police Station with total crimes: 13

WEST HILL, SW18 1SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.5452.17%
Anti-social behaviour254.01-28.57%
Burglary112.86450.00%
Other theft91.26350.00%
Shoplifting81.03100.00%
Drugs80.920.00%
Public order80.92-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9250.00%
Vehicle crime60.690.00%
Bicycle theft40.690.00%
Theft from the person40.46300.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3510.0745.83%
Violence and sexual offences234.019.52%
Public order102.6342.86%
Vehicle crime61.140.00%
Shoplifting40.69-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.46300.00%
Other theft20.46-77.78%
Burglary20.23-71.43%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.11-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2411.10-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.75-16.00%
Other theft92.40-25.00%
Shoplifting71.0340.00%
Public order70.80-41.67%
Burglary70.80-46.15%
Bicycle theft60.80100.00%
Vehicle crime60.69-14.29%
Theft from the person30.690.00%
Drugs30.34-50.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.97-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour252.860.00%
Burglary132.8644.44%
Other theft121.4933.33%
Public order121.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.37-8.33%
Vehicle crime71.26-30.00%
Drugs60.80-25.00%
Shoplifting50.69-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Theft from the person30.34-57.14%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.68-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour253.21-30.56%
Criminal damage and arson122.86140.00%
Public order121.37100.00%
Vehicle crime101.3742.86%
Burglary91.14-18.18%
Other theft91.03-10.00%
Drugs81.0360.00%
Robbery80.92166.67%
Theft from the person70.92133.33%
Shoplifting60.8020.00%
Bicycle theft30.690.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3613.9728.57%
Violence and sexual offences304.1225.00%
Burglary113.4310.00%
Other theft101.26-41.18%
Vehicle crime71.14-46.15%
Public order60.800.00%
Shoplifting50.69-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.57-54.55%
Drugs50.5725.00%
Robbery30.57-40.00%
Theft from the person30.34-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2816.3727.27%
Violence and sexual offences243.21-14.29%
Other theft172.7521.43%
Vehicle crime131.9518.18%
Criminal damage and arson111.4937.50%
Burglary101.26-9.09%
Bicycle theft91.1428.57%
Shoplifting71.03250.00%
Public order60.80-45.45%
Robbery50.69150.00%
Theft from the person50.5725.00%
Drugs40.57-33.33%
Other crime30.46200.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.210.00%
Other theft142.520.00%
Burglary111.600.00%
Public order111.260.00%
Vehicle crime111.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.260.00%
Bicycle theft70.920.00%
Drugs60.800.00%
Theft from the person40.690.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20247
January 202413
December 20239
November 202311
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241
January 202411
December 202312
November 20235
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202423
April 202421
January 202425
December 202328
November 202330
October 202324
September 202328

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202435
April 202424
January 202425
December 202325
November 202336
October 202328
September 202322

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20249
January 202412
December 20239
November 202310
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20247
January 202412
December 202312
November 20236
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW18 1SB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wandsworth High Street
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total11
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Carter'S Yard
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Church Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Newton'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Mexfield Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Schubert Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Galveston Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Haldon Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. All Saints Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. West Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bush Cottages
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Broomhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Neville Gill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ram Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Armoury Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Osiers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Oakhill Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Adelaide Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Oakhill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Santos Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Ericcson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lebanon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1